Are you searching for a small town in Oregon to relocate to that also has a lot of recreation options and things to do? If so, you should check the town of Hood River, the wind surfing capital of the world. Located right off the Columbia River, Hood River was originally called Dog River until …

If you ask anyone about their first impression of Oregon if they’ve never been here is that the state gets a lot of rain, but that can’t be further from the truth, especially when you visit the Dalles, the sun-drenched Eastern entrance to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Described as “sun-national”, The Dalles …

Are you searching for the ideal small town to get away from it all? If so, come and check out Cottage Grove, Oregon. Cottage Grove is a great small town to visit because it’s full of iconic winding back roads, wineries, plenty of great recreation areas but best of all, it’s covered bridges are another …

If you’re traveling through Central Oregon, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to stop in the town of Sister. Located just 30 minutes from Redmond, Sisters is an “iconic” small town that still retains the charm that people fell in love with years ago even though it’s been growing fast …

Located in Jackson County Oregon, Ashland why is just off Interstate 5 and it’s right on the California border. As of 2010, the population of Ashland was just over 20,000 and this why the town is one of Oregon’s best small towns. Unlike other small towns in the state of Oregon, there is a lot happening …

Are you planning on visiting Oregon coast? If so, one of the destinations that you definitely want to check out is Cannon Beach. Located just 15 minutes away from Seaside, Cannon Beach was one of the first destinations that was visited by leaders of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early 1800s. Lewis …

Founded in the 1840’s by early settlers, Beaverton was originally called Beaverdam because the area was full of beavers who created actual beaver dams in the area and a large body of water formed as a result. Like many parts of Oregon, Beaverton has a rich Native American history. Local Indians referred to the area …

Originally called Linkville when it was founded by George Nurse in 1867, Klamath Falls can be considered to be the “link” to the state of Oregon not just because of the Link River but also because you have to pass through Klamath Falls if you’re heading to Central or Eastern Oregon. An Area Rich In …

Founded in the early 20th Century by John E. Brookings, the town of Brookings Oregon is situated right on the California-Oregon border and it’s affectionately earned the area has affectionately earned the nickname of banana belt over the years because it never gets too hot or too cold here. Thanks to scientific data, we know …